How to Dial In "New Song" by Warpaint - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "New Song"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Heads Up (2016). Heads Up is the third studio album by the American indie rock band Warpaint, released on 23 September 2016. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Mustang through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Warpaint's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "New Song" Tone
What guitar did Warpaint use on "New Song"?
The guitar on "New Song" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Fender Player Mustang above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "New Song" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 4, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "New Song" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "New Song" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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